SEO
Schema Markup
Quick definition
Schema markup is structured-data code (usually JSON-LD) added to a page to help search engines understand its content and unlock rich results.
Schema follows the Schema.org vocabulary and is most commonly implemented as JSON-LD in the page . Common types: Article, Product, FAQPage, Organization, BreadcrumbList, Review, HowTo.
Why Schema Markup matters
Correctly implemented schema can earn rich results (review stars, FAQ accordions, breadcrumbs) that boost CTR — even without affecting rankings.
How Schema Markup works in practice
Validate every implementation with Google's Rich Results Test and Schema Markup Validator. Invalid or misleading schema can be ignored — or, in rare cases, result in a manual action.
Best practices
- Use JSON-LD over microdata where possible.
- Always validate with Rich Results Test.
- Mark up only content that actually exists on the visible page.
- Match the schema type to the page's primary content.
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Related terms
Structured Data
Structured data is standardized metadata (typically based on Schema.org) that describes a page's content in a machine-readable format.
Rich Result
A rich result is a search result enhanced with visual elements like ratings, images, prices, FAQ accordions, or videos — typically powered by structured data.
Knowledge Panel
A Knowledge Panel is the information box Google shows on the right side of search results for known entities — people, companies, products, places.